[USA]Upcoming web series, 'HerStory,' focuses on trans and queer women's dating lives
An upcoming scripted dramatic web series, HerStory, will focus on the dating lives of trans and queer women characters in Los Angeles. Co-written by Jen Richards and Laura Zak, and directed by Sydney Freeland (Drunktown's Finest), the plot of HerStory centers on the stories of two trans women played who, after giving up on love, have chance encounters that start to shift their perspectives. Richards and trans entrepreneur Angelica Ross star in the leading roles. The series is being produced by Katherine Fisher from Speed of Joy Productions, and executive produced by The Vagina Monologues playwright Eve Ensler.

[USA]Why ‘I Am Cait’ is an unwatchable mess
Barely two weeks since its debut, E!’s “I Am Cait” is already in serious trouble.
While tabloid interest in and social media chatter about Caitlyn Jenner may remain strong, actual viewer numbers are down — way down! — suggesting that TV’s great transgender hope might actually be a dud on arrival.

[NY, USA]NY State Codifies Fair Treatment for Trans Students
Transgender students are entitled to respect for their preferred names and pronouns, confidentiality, and access to restrooms and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity under a new guidance issued by the New York State Education Department.